Asked by Paula Durley on Jun 08, 2024
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An infant is born with a heart rate of 92,its body pink,extremities blue,respirations regular,and crying while actively moving all arms and legs.What is the Apgar score for this infant?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Apgar Score
A quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to assess the baby's heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex response, and color, which indicates overall health.
Respiration
The act of breathing; transport of oxygen from the atmosphere to the body cells and transport of carbon dioxide from the cells to the atmosphere.
Extremities Blue
A condition where the hands, feet, fingers, or toes turn blue due to poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood.
- Gain proficiency in and apply relevant health screening and developmental examination tools.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain proficiency in and apply relevant health screening and developmental examination tools.
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